Raats Family Wines, Mvemve Raats, MR Vesperi, Polkadraai Hills, South Africa, 2023 Crozes Hermitage the founding winery of Washington

the founding winery of Washington State

this is a fruity

with soft yet firm tannins and a long

a fine persistent mousse and a long

it develops smoky and mineral aromas

Raats Family Wines, Mvemve Raats, MR Vesperi, Polkadraai Hills, South Africa, 2023 Crozes Hermitage the founding winery of Washingtonrafted in the granite soils of Polkadraai Hills, this wine reflects precision and innovation in South African white winemaking. Expressive notes of lemon curd, orange rind, and patisserie lead to a textured, lightly honeyed finish. Only the finest components Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, and Semillon are selected after 10 months on lees to form this elegant cuve, named for The Evening Star.